After more than a few decades of teaching, I never thought I'd hear from a class that they'd *rather* work on technique than learn a dance for spring recital.

The advanced ballet class that I teach once a week at a competition studio, came to me -- after talking it over with their director -- that they feel they've made really good progress in class and would prefer to work on honing their technique than spending class time learning a dance for the school's spring recital.

I told them that this was fine with me and that I didn't *need* to choreograph yet another recital dance. I'm pleased they came up with this idea themselves and of their desire to work on technique.

Yes, Dean, great! Especially since you said they are students at a competition studio. How would you describe the difference between a regular ballet studio and a competition studio? I'd love to hear your take on it...

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